Evidence
Read the sentences from paragraphs 6-7.
"I was thinking we could paint the picnic tables by the lunchroom."
"Oh, replied Emma with disappointment. "I thought we should plant a garden outside of the library."
What can the reader infer about the girls?
A. Both girls hope to work with other people.
B. Both girls enjoy spending time in the lunchroom.
C. Both girls want to make a difference at their school.
D. Both girls are disappointed about the service project.
C. Both girls want to make a difference at their school.
Which quotation shows the issue Emma and Katie need to solve?
A. "....talked about their science fair project." (paragraph 1)
B. "....the teacher had allowed them to work together." (paragraph 1)
C. "....we also get to work together on our service project..." (paragraph 2)
D. "....choosing a topic for science wasn't quite so simple..." (paragraph 3)
D. "....choosing a topic for science wasn't quite so simple..." (paragraph 3)
Part A.
What is a theme of this story?
A. It is important to focus on your own interests.
B. School projects are an important part of schoolwork.
C. Students do better work when working with a partner.
D. People may have to overcome difficulties when working together.
Part B
Which quote from the passage best supports the theme of the story?
A. "Not only do we get to work together for science, we also get to work together on our service project for student leader club!" (paragraph 2)
B. "She wanted to use their imaginations, different types of materials, and their knowledge of art styles to make a model that would teach the information and also be beautiful enough to enter into an art show." (paragraph 5)
C. "We can find a way to solve this problem without getting furious with each other." (paragraph 8)
D. "After a few minutes, Katie encouraged Emma to share her thoughts." (paragraph 11)
D. People may have to overcome difficulties when working together.
C. "We can find a way to solve this problem without getting furious with each other." (paragraph 8)
Which of the following sentences is the best summary of this passage?
A. The girls decide to make a butterfly model and plant a butterfly garden.
B. A friendship becomes difficult when two girls fight about a service project.
C. Two friends overcome a problem together without getting into an argument.
D. A disagreement over a science fair project creates a problem between two friends.
C. Two friends overcome a problem together without getting into an argument.
Which of the following sentences best summarizes paragraphs 6-7?
A. Katie tries to help by suggesting they pick a service project first.
B. Emma refuses to agree with any of her friend's ideas for their project.
C. Katie and Emma have great ideas about how to fix their school's picnic tables.
D. Emma and Katie are surprised to find that they have very different ideas for service projects.
D. Emma and Katie are surprised to find that they have very different ideas for service projects.
Based on paragraphs 6-7, what do they mean by a "service project"?
A. a science fair board
B. a menu
C. an action that helps others or makes something better
C. an action that helps others or makes something better